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Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can be used for a large number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and a steroid. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1026 |
88% |
| Lupus | 940 |
90% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 630 |
91% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 501 |
89% |
| Sarcoidosis | 167 |
84% |
Overall, 89% (3980
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worked well to reduce enlargement of liver gave an allergic rash reaction though either that or the spironolactone dirutic
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Has worked in the past but only taken during severe flare-ups.
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It did fairly well. Every once in a while, the RA would get pretty bad and the meds wouldn't do anything. But it's the only treatment I've had for it, so, comparatively, I don't know how it stands against other treatments.
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It has kept flare up from returning, but side effects have wreaked havoc on my life.
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it works great no side effects yet.
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worked but gained weight
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I was overdosed and experienced meningitis like symptoms. refuse to ever use it again!
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was on this for a year on and off before copaxone and LDN
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Actually worked the best of everythingBut beware the eventual side effects. I got fluid behind my macula in my eye. It was like looking through gray blob for 4 months. Also had to start taking HP medication.
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Both IV and oral were used on me numerous times when going through exacerbation.
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I was on Prednisone for a bout 12 weeks and i had very few side affects--unfortunately my UC wasn't controlled very well by it. but the worst i rememb... [More] -
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Hi, there. I am on Prednisone, Humira shots weekly, and Hyomax....and my periods are very irregular. Seems like it is always a week earlier every mo... [More] -
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hey, i suffer from crohn's too, it would b nice to talk to people who under stand. i was on prednisone for like 2 years on a dose on 40 mg daily as wh... [More] -
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I have stopped my peroid all together while on prednisone, if it was that time and I had to be put on the steroids I would stop for months, it happen ... [More] -
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Hi...I'm a brand new member and I really don't know how to find my way on an online support system yet, so please forgive me. After signing up, this ... [More]
